::: The Bank of Life by Emily Post :::

THE BANK OF LIFE

Life, whether social or business, is a bank in which you deposit certain funds of character, intellect and heart;

Oh, to be young and powerful... (img)

Q.  What's the big deal with Pinterest? Why is Pinterest so amazing?

"It's Lin-describable!" (SNL/Jeremy Lin spoof)

I'm sure you've already seen this. If so, it's worth seeing again. If not, what are your thoughts?

Difficult Conversations: A step-by-step dialogue template

I received simple but important communication tips tonight.

How To Respond to Rude Behavior... (Per Twitter experts)

Stephanie Tanner (Full House)

One of the great things about Twitter is how quickly one can access expert insight from professionals within various industries.
While I ask many cool people for insight, I don't expect a response. It's important to respect others' schedules and lives. Asking for others' advice on Twitter or anywhere else, does not automatically create an obligation for them.


Your question does not dictate how the person you've contacted will prioritize their schedule.


That said, we were lucky that we received sensible and excellent recommendations from those we reached out to earlier today. Read on for some thoughtful responses to our question about effective communication.

Q. How would you respond to someone who rolls their eyes while you're speaking? 

— prettypinkponies (@prettypinkpro) February 21, 2012 

Got Enemies?

"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life." - Winston S. Churchill #enemies
— prettypinkponies (@prettypinkpro) February 21, 2012

The Woman and The Crowd

'The woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. 


The woman who walks alone ...

30K+ Page Visits ( a/o Feb 18th)!

Dear reader,


Our blog has reached over 30,000 visits since its first post in April 2011.


While this is an inconsequential number compared to other blogs on the web, this is a huge number to myself and to those who have contributed their time to write posts, respond to interview questions, take photographs, edit, review, promote, recommend, etc...


Maintaining a blog is tedious work especially when one isn't paid to do it.


Thank you for following, reading, commenting, recommending and sharing our posts.


We've enjoyed hearing from you and about you. You not only help create the PrettyPinkPonies brand, you are part of the PrettyPinkPonies brand! We look forward to getting to know more about you and growing with you as our blog and brand continue to grow.


Thanks, again, for your visit. It is encouraging and much much appreciated.


Gratefully yours,


Meg and the Pretty Pink Ponies brand.
Tweet to @prettypinkpro

I AM AN EMOTIONAL CREATURE (E. Ensler)

I love being a girl.

Quote of the day: #Accomplishment

"Those who boast of their descent, 
brag on what they owe to others." 


-Seneca 






Make your own mark...in fancy high-heeled shoes! #poniesGTD

...more rants

From Blogger to Intern: Lucy's fashion internship at NorthSix... (magazine)

Read about a fashion blogger's internship at a major Fashion Production Agency in
Glossy Magazine Issue 7...

More Glossy...

Would You Survive this Job Interview (video)?

SPIKE
Spirited Away - Give Me a Job
www.spike.com
Spike Full Episodes Spike Video Clips Spike on Facebook

I recently watched the animated feature, Spirited Away (2001, Miyazaki) and found its story beautiful on multiple levels.

Quote of the day: #Branding

"Sometimes you have to sacrifice your performance for high heels." 


- Gwen Stefani

HBR Ideacast with Dr. ALICE HENDRICKSON EAGLY

HBR Podcast: Through The Labyrinth

Harvard Business Review asks us: Is Multi-tasking Good?